Preconstruction Manager

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with match

Benefits package

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Memphis seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead planning and pursuit efforts for complex heavy lift, transportation, rigging, and industrial construction projects. You will work with customers and internal teams to develop competitive solutions and support successful project execution.

This role coordinates estimating, planning, and scheduling, develops pursuit strategies and execution plans, and guides proposals, pricing reviews, and contract discussions while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction, heavy lift, heavy transport, rigging, EPC, or large capital projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of project planning, constructability, logistics, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with estimating, scheduling, or project management software is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large capital projects from opportunity identification through project handoff.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, project management, estimating, and operations.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, schedule, logistics, and execution requirements.
• Develop pursuit strategies, preliminary execution plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews, customer presentations, and contract discussions.
• Identify and communicate project risks related to safety, schedule, logistics, labor, equipment, and execution.
• Ensure awarded projects are successfully transitioned to project execution teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & presentation

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Industrial construction understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary:

Barnhart is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead planning and pursuit efforts for complex heavy lift, transportation, rigging, and industrial construction projects. This role works closely with customers and internal teams to develop competitive solutions, manage project pursuits, coordinate estimating and planning activities, and support successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large capital projects from opportunity identification through project handoff.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, project management, estimating, and operations.


• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, schedule, logistics, and execution requirements.


• Develop pursuit strategies, preliminary execution plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.


• Support proposal development, pricing reviews, customer presentations, and contract discussions.


• Identify and communicate project risks related to safety, schedule, logistics, labor, equipment, and execution.


• Ensure awarded projects are successfully transitioned to project execution teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction, heavy lift, heavy transport, rigging, EPC, or large capital projects.


• Experience leading cross-functional teams in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or business development roles.


• Strong understanding of project planning, constructability, logistics, budgeting, and risk management.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.


• Strong communication and presentation skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with estimating, scheduling, or project management software is preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Barnhart?

• Work on high-profile industrial and infrastructure projects across North America.


• Collaborate with industry-leading engineering, operations, and project teams.


• Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth and development.


• Be part of a company known for innovation, teamwork, and problem solving.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus program


• 401(k) with company match up to 10%


• Comprehensive benefits package including insurance and paid time off


• Opportunity to grow your career with a supportive and team-oriented culture

PURPOSE –

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

Minds Over Matter

Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy‑rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

NETWORK

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE

Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard‑working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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